Despite its name, there’s no worm involved — instead, this type of infection is caused entirely by contagious fungi. As with ...

But sometimes, infections develop. People may pick up an infectious type of fungi while walking barefoot. Alternatively, the fungi that is already on their skin or nails may become opportunistic.

How do symbioses between plants and fungi develop? How do plants decide whether or not to enter into a partnership with fungi ...

Ringworm is caused by fungi. The types of fungi that cause ringworm tend to thrive in warm and humid areas like locker rooms and indoor pools. It can also be found in soil, gyms, and animals or on ...

Some types of pathogens — notably bacteria and fungi — are typically present on the skin and cause no problems. But if they multiply too much, the immune system can no longer manage them.

While many terrestrial fungi have previously been found to degrade various types of plastic, the team of researchers from the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST ...

Then came the observation than in fact lichen harbors two types of fungi—an ascomycete and a newly identified basidiomycete yeast. The team that had made this discovery has now found a third fungal ...

Mycorrhizal fungi are the supply chains of the soil. With filaments thinner than hair, they shuttle vital nutrients to plants and tree roots. In return, the fungi receive carbon to grow their ...

While many terrestrial fungi have previously been found to degrade various types of plastic, the team of researchers from the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST ...